Indiana lawmakers want early intervention for student truancy, shift away from courts
An earlier version of the school truancy bill would have cracked down by increasing family involvement with courts.
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An earlier version of the school truancy bill would have cracked down by increasing family involvement with courts.
METRO DETROIT — Michigan Sen. Ed McBroom says he’s watched schools of choice spread through the Upper Peninsula, destabilizing finances, causing competition for students and cuts among a host of districts.
Michigan public school choice has grown in the last decade. See how many people in your district use school choice.
The state is pumping millions of dollars into the education budget to help school districts fill bus driver vacancies. Even so, pay remains a hurdle, so some districts offer gas cards, rideshares and public transport options.
A recent report by the University of Michigan and Wayne State University shows housing instability in Detroit is impacting students.